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The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut off.
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Your Words Are Fruit
Commentators consistently highlight the agricultural metaphor in this verse. Just as a healthy tree naturally produces good fruit, a righteous person's mouth "brings forth" wisdom. This isn't a forced effort but the natural overflow of a heart aligned with God. Your speech is a harvest that can nourish others.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Brings forth ... - As a tree full of life and sap brings forth its fruit. So the froward tongue is like a tree that brings forth ev…
19th Century
Anglican
Brings forth wisdom. —As the fields bring forth their increase (Deuteronomy 32:13); therefore, words are term…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom As the earth brings forth its increase, and a tree brings forth its fruit;…
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